Deposition 

Tsuguharu Foujita created this painting, titled "Deposition," using oil on canvas. Foujita, a Japanese artist who spent much of his career in France, is known for blending Western and Eastern artistic traditions. "Deposition" depicts the removal of Christ's body from the cross, a common subject in Christian art. However, Foujita infuses it with his unique perspective. The delicate lines and subtle color palette reflect traditional Japanese aesthetics, while the subject matter and composition draw from Renaissance art. This fusion reflects Foujita's own cultural identity as an artist working between two worlds. Foujita converted to Catholicism later in life, which may have influenced his choice of religious subject matter. But this image also invites us to reflect on the broader impact of institutional religion on art history, particularly its role in shaping artistic expression. Through careful study of Foujita's life and artistic influences, we can better understand the complex interplay between culture, religion, and artistic creation.